Reblog: Khadim India IPO review


IPO Snapshot:

Khadim India is entering the primary market on Thursday 2nd November 2017 to raise Rs. 50 crore via fresh issue of equity shares and an offer for sale (OFS) of up to 66 lakh equity shares of Rs. 10 each by promoters (11% of OFS) and Fairwinds PE (89% of OFS), both in the price band of Rs.745 to Rs. 750 per share. Representing 40.32% of the post issue paid-up share capital at the upper end, total issue size is Rs. 543 crore. The issue will close on Monday 6th November and listing is expected on 14thNovember.

Company Overview:

Khadim India is India’s second largest footwear retailer, and the largest in East India, with 853 Khadim’s branded retail outlets (80% of which are franchised out) and 377 distributors, as of 30-6-17, with retail accounting for 73% of Rs. 621 crore FY17 topline and distributors accounting for 22%. The company has a dual strategy to grow both retail outlets and deepen distribution pipeline. The company offers a bouquet of 9 brands across different footwear categories, besides parent brand Khadim. Positioned as a value retailer focusing on mass and mass premium category, 55% of its stores are located in tier 3 cities.

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